The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) has recognized hospitals in several states for slashing energy use, reducing operational costs and freeing up more resources for patient care, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.

ASHE recognized the efforts as part of its Energy to Care program, formerly called the Energy Efficiency Commitment program. The program encourages hospitals across the country to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent or more over their baseline energy consumption. 

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Some 2013 winners (with percent of reduction) include:

• Family Medical Clinic, Little Rock, Ark.; 60 percent

• Hawaii Kai Medical Offices, Honolulu, Hawaii; 55 percent

• Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, Calif.; 45 percent

• Baldwin Park Medical Center, Baldwin Park, Calif.; 40 percent

• Tracy Medical Offices, Tracy, Calif.; 40 percent

• La Palma Medical Offices, La Palma, Calif.; 40 percent

• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.; 30 percent

Read the article.